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Japan Decides 2012: The Japanese General Election

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In this, the first volume in a new Japanese General Election Series, an impressive roll call of contributors explores the 2012 Lower House poll, an election that was characterized by the return to power of the longtime dominant Liberal Democratic Party , the growth in popularity of smaller 'outsider' parties as well as the concomitant demise of Japan's first 'opposition' government. The volume boasts high-quality, original analysis by top scholars from Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. With chapters focusing on a variety of facets of the election, including the major political parties, important policy issues, and campaign practices, the volume provides a comprehensive analysis. It is vital reading for anyone interested in Japanese politics, as well as elections in general.

Pages: 280

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: July 30, 2013

ISBN: 1137348518

ISBN 13: 9781137348517

Japan Decides 2012: The Japanese General Election

4.5/5 ( ratings)

In this, the first volume in a new Japanese General Election Series, an impressive roll call of contributors explores the 2012 Lower House poll, an election that was characterized by the return to power of the longtime dominant Liberal Democratic Party , the growth in popularity of smaller 'outsider' parties as well as the concomitant demise of Japan's first 'opposition' government. The volume boasts high-quality, original analysis by top scholars from Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. With chapters focusing on a variety of facets of the election, including the major political parties, important policy issues, and campaign practices, the volume provides a comprehensive analysis. It is vital reading for anyone interested in Japanese politics, as well as elections in general.

Pages: 280

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: July 30, 2013

ISBN: 1137348518

ISBN 13: 9781137348517

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